Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology in Rochester Breast Cancer Surgery Program in Jacksonville Breast Clinic Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery in Arizona By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About Nov. 03, 2023 Print Show references Townsend CM Jr., et al. Diseases of the breast. In: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 21st ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 15, 2023. Nahabedian M. Overview of breast reconstruction. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 7, 2023. Kwong A, et al. Mastectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 28, 2023. Surgery choices for women with DCIS or breast cancer. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/surgery-choices. Accessed July 28, 2023. Hagberg C, et al. Breast procedures. In: Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 28, 2023. Breast cancer treatment (PDQ) – Patient version. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/breast-treatment-pdq. Accessed Aug. 15, 2023. Health Education & Content Services. Breast Cancer Guide. Mayo Clinic; 2017. Related Atypical hyperplasia of the breast Breast cancer Common questions about breast cancer treatment Coping with pain after breast surgery Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) Enlarged breasts in men (gynecomastia) Inflammatory breast cancer Invasive lobular carcinoma Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) Male breast cancer Mastectomy Nipple-sparing mastectomy Paget's disease of the breast Recurrent breast cancer Sentinel node biopsy Show more related content News from Mayo Clinic Surgical innovations help personalize breast cancer treatment, improve quality of life Oct. 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk Oct. 21, 2024, 05:29 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to decide which breast cancer surgery is right for you Oct. 10, 2024, 02:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery Oct. 02, 2024, 02:30 p.m. CDT 3D tattooing after breast reconstruction July 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. CDT New study finds triple-negative breast cancer tumors with an increase in immune cells have lower risk of recurrence after surgery April 02, 2024, 04:31 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: Options for breast reconstruction Oct. 31, 2023, 02:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy April 18, 2023, 01:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic researchers identify women with twice the risk of cancer in both breasts Jan. 19, 2023, 02:58 p.m. CDT Show more news from Mayo Clinic Products & Services A Book: Beyond Breast Cancer Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, have been recognized among the top Cancer hospitals in the nation for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor MastectomyAboutDoctors&Departments PRC-20394655 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Mastectomy